Kisii Woman Rep proposes castration as punishment for defilement
By Paulette Mboga, November 17, 2025Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Aburi has called on the government to consider castration as a punishment for defilement.
Addressing the media on Monday, November 17, 2025, she said the current approach is too weak and fails to protect young girls from repeat offenders who continue to harm more victims.
Aburi said, “Mimi naona tu, vile mwanaume anapatikana ana defile, afanyiwe hii castration juu hafanyi msichana mmoja. Ana defile hapa anaenda kudefile kwingine, wamejaza watoto wengi wenye maisha yao itaharibika hapo mbele. Na mnaweza pata ni wagonjwa. It is so wrong… ebu tuangalie nchi zingine kama ng’ambo. Huwa wanatupigia simu wakituambia, hizi nchi tunaishi, they protect the women, more than anything.”
According to her, the punishment should be harsh enough to stop men from targeting minors repeatedly. She said the current system allows offenders to walk free and continue destroying the lives of young girls.
“Hawa watu wanajua, hata hawawezi kukupiga slap. Sasa huku hii nchi yetu tunawachilia mtu ana defile. It has to be a harsh penalty ndio watoto wetu wasiishi namna hii,” she added.
Harsh penalties for defilement
Aburi insisted that Kenya must adopt stronger laws similar to those used in other countries to safeguard women and children. She argued that defilement leaves long-term emotional and physical damage, and the government must take the matter seriously.
Her remarks come at a time when members of the public and leaders have been pushing for stricter measures against sexual offenders.
She maintained that castration would deter potential offenders and ensure those already convicted do not repeat the crime. She also said stricter action would show Kenya is committed to protecting children and preventing the rise of defilement cases across the country.
On September 6, 2025, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen raised concerns over the rise of defilement cases in Western Kenya. He said drug and alcohol abuse, gang activities, and defilement have become the biggest threats in the region.
Murkomen said, “Gangs, alcohol and drug abuse, as well as defilement, are the key security challenges we are grappling with in the region. I call on leaders and the community to cooperate fully with us as we deploy a special team to support the regional security officers in dealing with these challenges.” His remarks added pressure on leaders to push for solutions, as cases continue to increase despite ongoing security operations.